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AO09 NBY

2009 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,252 mi
Last recorded29,252 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 NBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 29,252 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 29,252 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 22,515 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 22,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 20,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 17,857 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2022 17,857 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 14,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVICE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVICE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured STRONG ADVICE (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 9,910 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 9,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to vehicle

Fail 3 Jan 2020 9,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,479 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 7,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 5,678 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AO09 NBY is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 41,564 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 NBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO09 NBY registered?

AO09 NBY is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is AO09 NBY safe to buy?

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